Idyllic Rhône & Beautiful Bordeaux

Nice is situated on the SE coast of France on the French Riviera, and is the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast. Monaco lies 13km to the east. Nice itself is an attraction: the rich blue-green sea, diverse shopping, splendid dining and lovely art-deco façades. Read more about Nice, France

The Rhône forks into two branches just upstream of Arles, forming the Camargue delta. It is the largest commune in Metropolitan France in terms of territory, and has more than seven times the area of Paris. Established by the Greeks in 600 BC, Arles was developed by the Romans who built a canal joining Arles to the Mediterranean Sea. Read more about Arles, France

Avignon is a town in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in SE France, located on the Rhône River just north of its junction with the Durance River. Strategically situated high above the Rhône and encircled by medieval ramparts, Avignon's walled old town is a warren of cobbled streets, lantern-lit passageways and architectural treasures. Bathed in the extraordinarily brilliant Provencal light, this former papal enclave has long attracted artists and painters as well as those in search of a cultural change. Read more about Avignon, France

Vienne is a town in the Rhône-Alpes region in SE France, located on the north bank of the Rhône River, and 30 km south of Lyon. Vienne became a major urban centre, ideally located along the river which was at that time a major means of communication. Originally a Gaullic capital, it was transformed into a Roman colony in 47 BC under Julius Caesar. Read more about Vienne, France

Vienne is a town in the Rhône-Alpes region in SE France, located on the north bank of the Rhône River, and 30 km south of Lyon. Vienne became a major urban centre, ideally located along the river which was at that time a major means of communication. Originally a Gaullic capital, it was transformed into a Roman colony in 47 BC under Julius Caesar. Read more about Vienne, France

Mâcon, during WWII a major centre for the French Resistance, is a town in the Burgundy region in eastern France, located on the west bank of the Saône River. With buildings painted burnt sienna, buttermilk and rose, Mâcon has a distinctly Mediterranean atmosphere. To get a feel of this town, head for the terrace of the café in the Maison de Bois, a house covered in elaborate wooden carvings normally reserved for interiors. Read more about Macon, France

Lyon (or Lyons) is the capital of the Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France, located at the junction of the Rhône and the Saône Rivers, between Paris and Marseille. The city is known for its historical architectural landmarks at the Historic site, so that UNESCO recently listed Vieux Lyon, including the Croix-Rousse and Presqu'île areas, as a world heritage site. This is well deserved as the Gothic and Renaissance district is famous for its maze of narrow streets with quaint cathedrals, churches and buildings of historical importance that feature architecture from the 12th century to modern times. Read more about Lyon, France

Lyon (or Lyons) is the capital of the Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France, located at the junction of the Rhône and the Saône Rivers, between Paris and Marseille. The city is known for its historical architectural landmarks at the Historic site, so that UNESCO recently listed Vieux Lyon, including the Croix-Rousse and Presqu'île areas, as a world heritage site. This is well deserved as the Gothic and Renaissance district is famous for its maze of narrow streets with quaint cathedrals, churches and buildings of historical importance that feature architecture from the 12th century to modern times. Read more about Lyon, France

Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in SW France. It is the world’s major wine industry capital, while the historic part of the city is on the UNESCO Heritage List due to its elegant18th century architecture. It has become a sought-after destination for both tourists and cinema production crews. Read more about Bordeaux, France

The French city of Libourne is located at the conjunction of the Rivers Isle and Dordogne, which is the meeting point for sea and river navigation. Today this busy town, renowned for its markets, is an important centre for the wine-growing business of the region. Its houses, rich like the quality of the fine wines that it exports, make it a ‘little sister’ town to Bordeaux. Read more about Libourne, France

Cussac Fort Médoc is a commune in southwestern France, known for the historic Fort Médoc and its vineyards producing renowned Bordeaux wines. Read more about Cussac Fort Medoc, France

Cadillac is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in SW France. It is situated directly across the Garonne river from Sauternes, and is known for producing sweet dessert wines. All around Cadillac you'll see parts of the old town wall that are integrated into everyday life. Read more about Cadillac, France

Cadillac is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in SW France. It is situated directly across the Garonne river from Sauternes, and is known for producing sweet dessert wines. All around Cadillac you'll see parts of the old town wall that are integrated into everyday life. Read more about Cadillac, France

Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in SW France. It is the world’s major wine industry capital, while the historic part of the city is on the UNESCO Heritage List due to its elegant18th century architecture. It has become a sought-after destination for both tourists and cinema production crews. Read more about Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in SW France. It is the world’s major wine industry capital, while the historic part of the city is on the UNESCO Heritage List due to its elegant18th century architecture. It has become a sought-after destination for both tourists and cinema production crews. Read more about Bordeaux, France

Bourg, located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France, is a picturesque village perched on the banks of the Dordogne River. Known for its charming mediaeval architecture, Bourg features narrow cobblestone streets, historic stone houses, and the impressive Chateau de la Citadelle. The village is surrounded by lush vineyards, producing renowned Bordeaux wines. Read more about Bourg, France

Blaye is a commune and sub-prefecture in the Gironde department of Aquitaine in SW France. Located on the right bank of the Gironde Estuary, Blaye boasts of being the cradle of a great vineyard. Its wines are recognised worldwide. Read more about Blaye, France

Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in SW France. It is the world’s major wine industry capital, while the historic part of the city is on the UNESCO Heritage List due to its elegant18th century architecture. It has become a sought-after destination for both tourists and cinema production crews. Read more about Bordeaux, France